Monday, 14 September 2015

World Organic Story !

1. Globally Organic Farming is in practice in 130 Countries spanning 4.3 Crore Hectares.

2. In Organic farming, yields are 9.2% less while investment costs are 11.7% low and Organic Foods are 20-40% costlier.

3. America (USA) is the biggest Organic Foods Market in the world, followed by France, Germany and Canada.

4. India stands in 10th position with 5.1 Lakh Hectares of Organic cultivation. 70% of it's organic exports include Basmati Rice, Sugar, Grains and Millets. National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is pioneering Organic effort in the country. Madhyapradesh, Himachal Pradesh & Rajasthan are the top 3 states in this arena.

5. In Bhutan 95% Crops and 98% Fruit varieties are cultivated using Organic methods.

6. Organic farming spreads across 21 Lakh hectares in China.

7. Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Bangladesh are fast catching and showing inclination towards Organic Farming.


 

No comments:

Post a Comment